MK5306 is a C-slot cylinder sensor with an NPN normally open output. It is designed for reliable magnetic piston-position detection. The sensor operates from 10…30 V DC and supports 10 kHz switching. Its 2 m cable provides direct connection to control systems. The compact housing supports installation on C-slot pneumatic cylinders.
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MK5306 provides an NPN normally open output. This makes it suitable for control systems requiring sinking-output sensor signals. The sensor supports 100 mA continuous output current. Short-circuit and overload protection are integrated. Its 2.8 mT sensitivity provides reliable piston detection.
The sensor uses a C-slot mounting arrangement. Its compact housing is designed for non-flush installation. A 2 m cable provides extended connection distance. The housing uses PA with a stainless-steel fastening clamp. IP65/IP67 protection supports industrial machinery.
MK5306 supports a 10 kHz switching frequency. This allows fast detection during pneumatic cylinder movement. Travel speed capability exceeds 10 m/s. Low hysteresis supports repeatable switching. The yellow LED provides direct status feedback.
C-slot cylinder sensor
NPN electrical design
Normally open
10…30 V DC
<10 mA consumption
100 mA output
10 kHz switching
2.8 mT sensitivity
10 m/s travel speed
2 m cable
PA housing
Stainless-steel clamp
Yellow LED
IP65/IP67
Short-circuit protection
Overload protection
Reverse polarity protection
C-slot cylinders
Pneumatic machinery
Packaging equipment
Assembly machines
Robotics
Machine tools
Material handling
Factory automation
Production lines
Cylinder position monitoring
The NPN output provides sinking switching for compatible PLC inputs. This allows direct integration with suitable control architectures. The 100 mA output supports common sensor-input loads. Protection features improve electrical robustness. This makes MK5306 useful in industrial automation.
The 2 m cable supports installations where controllers are located farther away. It reduces the need for additional extension cables. The moulded cable supports strain relief. The compact sensor body remains mounted directly on the cylinder. This provides flexible machine wiring.
| Specification | MK5306 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ifm electronic |
| Model | MK5306 |
| Product type | C-slot cylinder sensor |
| Order code | MKC3028-ANKG/G/ZH |
| Sensor principle | GMR/magnetic |
| Electrical design | NPN |
| Output function | Normally open |
| Supply | 10…30 V DC |
| Current consumption | <10 mA |
| Protection class | III |
| Reverse polarity | Yes |
| Power-on delay | 30 ms |
| Output current | 100 mA |
| Voltage drop | 2.5 V |
| Switching frequency | 10,000 Hz |
| Short-circuit protection | Yes |
| Overload protection | Yes |
| Magnetic sensitivity | 2.8 mT |
| Travel speed | >10 m/s |
| Hysteresis | <1.5 mm |
| Repeatability | <0.2 mm |
| Cylinder type | C-slot |
| Mounting | Non-flush |
| Housing | PA |
| Clamp | Stainless steel |
| Cable length | 2 m |
| Indicator | Yellow LED |
| Protection | IP65/IP67 |
| Application | Pneumatic position sensing |
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